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Figure 19
Remove the blade, blade adapter and related
hardware. See Figure 20.
Remove the three hex head screws holding the
small baffle and remove the small baffle. Remove
the large baffle as well.
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Blade Adapter
Hex Head Screw
Figure 20
• Loosen the hex lock nut holding the idler bearing.
Push back and rotate the belt keeper.
See Figure 21.
• Remove and replace the belt.
• Replace the belt keeper to itsoriginal position and
tighten the hex lock nut.
Hex Lock Nut
Belt Keeper
Figure 21
NOTE: Mower is shown tipped on engine for clarity.
Remember, only tip mower back on its handle with the
spark plug facing up. Otherwise, oil will spill if tumed
upside down.
• Replace the large baffle. Refer to Figure 20.
• Replace small baffle and three hex head screws
holding itin place.
• Replace the blade adapter and blade. See the
Blade Replacement and Sharpening section for
proper assembly.
• Replace the eight phillips head screws that hold the
large baffle in place. Refer to Figure 19.
• Replace the rear wheels, rear wheel gears, and
hub caps. The gear needs to be put on in the right
way for the self propelled mechanism to work.
Check the installationof the gear by spinning the
wheel. It should spin freely in one direction but not
the other. If the wheel spins freely in both
directions, flip the gear over.
• Tip the mower back onto its wheels
• Go through the neutral adjustment test inthe
Operating your Lawn Mower section of the manual.
StoringyourLawnMower
The following steps should be taken to prepare your
lawn mower for storage.
• Clean and lubricate mower thoroughly as described
inthe lubrication instructions.
• Refer to engine manual for correct engine storage
instructions.
• Coat mower's cutting blade with chassis grease to
prevent rusting.
• Store mower ina dry, clean area. Do not store next
to corrosive materials, such as fertilizer.
NOTE: When storing any type of power equipment in a
poorly ventilated or metal storage shed, care should be
taken to rust-proof the equipment. Using a light oil or
silicone, coat the equipment, especially cables and all
moving parts.
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